Rajasthan becomes first state to provide health insurance for all its residents

Rajasthan on Thursday became the first state in the country to provide health insurance for all its residents.

Rajasthan on Thursday became the first state in the country to provide health insurance for all its residents. The state began registration for Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana under which each family in the state can claim up to Rs five lakh a year for medical expenses. Announcing about the launch of the scheme, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted, "Registrations for Rajasthan Govt's cashless treatment for all - Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana have begun in the state from today. It is one of our biggest health care schemes aimed at providing medical relief to all residents of #Rajasthan."